United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Bedford VA Medical Center, Massachusetts

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:12 PM EDT

For all emergencies inside the Bedford Facility dial 2555 from any extension or 781-687-2555 from wireless phones.

For all emergencies at CBOCs and homes dial 911

Telephone numbers: Bedford 2555 or 781-687-2555 wireless CBOCs and homes 911

All Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital facilities are operating on their normal schedules.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital : Normal Hours

Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Fitchburg Clinic: Normal Hours
Gloucester Clinic: Normal Hours
Haverhill Clinic: Normal Hours
Lynn Clinic: Normal Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: 1-800-VETMED1 (838-6331) OR 1-781-687-2000 (Stay on line for Operator)
Change Your Appointment: 781-687-3275 (Use key pad for last 4 #SSN)
Media Inquiries: 781-687-4988
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: Not Available
Pharmacy Refill: 1-800-VETMED1 (838-6331), then press 2
Staff Locator: Not Available
Telephone Care: 1-800-VETMED1 (838-6331)

In the event that the Bedford VAMC or any of our associated Community VA Clinics is threatened by inclement weather, check this page for details.

Do you have a family disaster plan?

Now is the time to plan what you, your family, and your pets would do in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Visit the Ready America web site for information and instructions for creating a family disaster plan.

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts Highway Department
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Bedford Fire Department
Bedford Board of Health
Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service
Ready America
How to Prepare for Natural Hazards
FEMA Region I
Department of Homeland Security

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